Historical Nurse Leader John S. Apperson was born in August 21, 1837 in Orange County, VA. John was raised by his father, Alfred Apperson and mother Malinda Jones. John did not attend primary school; he worked on his father’s farm until the age of twelve. When John was seventeen he moved to Smythe County, where he worked under a physician name Dr. Faris. Dr. Faris was John’s mentor. Dr. Faris encouraged John to study medicine. John was Dr. Faris’s apprentice from 1859 through 1860(Apperson, 2001). In 1961, the Civil War began and Apperson enlisted in Company D of the 4th Virginia Infantry, CSA. After some time in the infantry, Apperson was noted for his medical skills and reassigned as a hospital steward in the field infirmary for the 2nd Corps also known as the “Stonewall Brigade” Army of Northern Virginia. As a hospital steward, John’s duties included assisting the field surgeon in operations, supervising hospital cooks and nurses, and even prescribing drugs and performing minor operations during emergencies. Army doctors relied heavily on hospital stewards for the day-to-day management of their department. John worked under the supervision of Dr. Harvey Black, where he served for the rest of the war. …show more content…
He was present at Appomattox and came home with one mule, which he sold to fund his practice of medicine (Apperson,2001). After the war John attended the University of Virginia (1866-1867) and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree. He settled in Chilhowie, Smythe County, VA, where he practiced for twenty years. It is believed that John Apperson pathed the way for men aspiring to work in health care, whether it be nursing or pursing medicine. He believed that anyone, male or female can provide adequate patient care (Apperson,
Modern technology has helped with the growth of many medical discoveries, but the original ideas all had to start from somewhere. One of the most famous surgeons in the medical world, Ambroise Pare is responsible for many of this generation’s practices. Ambroise Pare was born in 1510. He was a French surgeon, and later advanced to do his work as a royal surgeon for kings Henry II, Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III. From there, he went on to become one of the most influential people in medical work this world has seen. Because of him, many are still able to learn and grow from his teachings. Ambroise Pare impacted many people and ideas of medicine because of the innovative ideas he shared, the lives he saved, and the legacy he left behind.
From July 1851 to March 1852, Dr. Wythe practiced medicine in Philadelphia, where upon he moved to Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, and practiced until 1857. He next became surgeon in the collieries of Carbon County, a post he held until 1860.23 Dr. Wythe was practicing in Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania during the succeeding two years, when the Civil War began and he received his commission from Abraham Lincoln to assume the position of Assistant Surgeon of the United States Volunteers. In July 1862, he was promoted to Surgeon and five months later organized the Camp Parole Hospital near Alexandria, D. C., for sick and wounded paroled soldiers. On February 28, 1863, Dr. Joseph Henry Wythe was promoted to the full rank of surgeon. After the Civil War, Wythe moved to the Pacifi...
Continental Congress authorize the establishment of a Medical service in 27 may 1775. This move was done to help cope with the lack of medical support in the battle field. This step formed the medical Corp by provided a surgeon general, four surgeons, one apothecary, 20 surgeons mates, one clerk and two store keepers and one nurse for every 10 sick. This move aid in the alleviation of the lack of medical personnel in the battle field. This step was important in that it stared the medical core providing the army with consistent medical care in the battle field.
While the concept of the profession began in the 17th century, our paper will focus more on the contemporary American history starting in the 1940s. Dr. Amos Johnson, a founder of the American Board of Family Practice, hired a hospital orderly named Henry Treadwell to assist in the daily activities of his office. Dr. Johnson’s practice in Garland, North Carolina, initiated the spread of the physician assistant model across the state. Dr. Eugene Stead and his general medicine residents at Duke University took interest in this idea. In 1942, due to the lack of adequate medical care during World War II, Dr. Stead created a three year medical doctorate fast-track program. This sparked the idea that perhaps one day he could implement a similar program to alleviate the physician shortage in the United States.
Medical Procedures of a Civil War surgeon. The routine of medical procedures during the Civil War are presented and how surgery developed during the Civil War. The article called “To Make Something Out of the Dying in This War,” by Shauna Devine, talks about the rise of medical science throughout and the experience of injured soldiers. The reading states Pvt. Charles McElroy of Connecticut was transferred from the Eleventh Army Corps Hospital to the Jarvis USA General Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He was suffering from a wound to the left leg, received during the Battle of Gettysburg. The case report noted that the whole belly of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles had been carried away by the fragment of a shell. Due to the rise and advancement of
Although a significant number, these amputations were often necessary. Antibiotics had not yet been discovered and infection quickly set in on field wounds. Amputations were far more controlled and thought out than what is now in the public belief. After months at war, it was discovered that amputation within the first 24 hours of injury produced a far lower mortality rate than in the first 48 hours. Furthermore, amputations were only conducted by the most experienced and qualified surgeons. Only one in fifteen surgeons were qualified for amputation, and the procedure was often not taken with ease. William Child, a surgeon with Fifth Regiment of the New Hampshire volunteers, wrote to his wife about the atrocities of the war. He was horrified to see “the poor wounded and mutilated soldiers” and prayed that “God may stop this infernal work.” It is a common misconception that a surgeon would see a line of wounded patients, and with each, rudely amputate limbs. While a huge amount of amputations were performed by both armies, they were most often conducted in a controlled environment, and performed by the most skilled and qualified
Haller, John S. & Haller, Robin M. The Physician and Sexuality in Victorian America. USA: University Of Illinois Press, 1974. Print.
The movie “Patch Adams” is about a man who wanted to become a doctor. In the movie, Hunter “Patch” Adams struggled with depression and was admitted in a mental hospital; while in the mental hospital he decided that he wanted to become a doctor. He enrolls at Virginia Medical University, but while attending medical school he didn’t like the school's clinical perspective on patient care and clashed with the dean. In the movie you see the doctors developing different patterns of relationship with their patients, and how patients reacted to their doctors with different attitudes. Watching the movie you see the disconnection between doctors and patients and the heart-felt universal approach that Patch Adams used to his patients.
During the civil war, medicine was not nearly as advanced as it is today. Medical terms were different and quite frankly, people didn’t know the significance of cleanliness and hygiene. We’ve learned from thein and have further evolved the art of medicine, but without the knowledge of their past mistakes and misfortunes, we would never have been able to come as far as we have. The traditional way civil war doctors performed the medicine, has given us the wisdom of an organized military hospital, the importance of sanitation, and the proper way to do amputations.
This report is attempting to delve into the systemic differences autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire styles of leadership has on an individual, class, department or institution. As a nursing student, I believe it is important to understand the distinct differences inherent to each style as well as the benefits and disadvantages associated with the various styles of leadership.
Edmonson, James M., and John H. Warner. Dissection: Photographs of a Rite of Passage in American Medicine 1880-1930. New York: Blast, 2009. Print.
Donald Trump is known for his eccentricity and unconventional businesses practices. He exhibits an unconventional leadership style. Donald Trump started early to develop his personal brand, this is exhibited by every piece of real estate Mr. Trump owns. Every casino, building or golf course has his name on it. He is eccentric, powerful, but yet he makes very smart business decisions. He is also a risk taker. All these business skills have made him a very well recognized business leader, and one of the nations most known billionaires. Donald Trump has appeared in many magazines, has written a couple of books, and even gotten his own show on NBC called “The Apprentice”. But what makes Donald Trump successful in almost every endeavor he takes on? Was he born a leader? or did he just become a great leader. There are certain characteristics common in all leaders. Some of those are values, skills and cognitive abilities. Mr. Trump exhibits all of these traits. If this is what has made him as successful as he is, why are certain leaders not able to achieve his type of success? Perhaps he has something extra that has propelled him above everybody else. Everything that he touches seems to turn to gold. Donald Trump’s leadership styles have made him rich, powerful, famous and known through out the world. This paper will examine some of those leadership styles.
Leadership is necessary for a group to accomplish goals. Leadership according to Lamberton and Minor (2014), is the ability to impact people to attain a goal. A leader according to Gaiter (2013), sets direction and influences others to accomplish goals and directs cohesiveness. A leaders’ goal is not just the success of the team but, also the success of individuals on the team, a leader must motivate, inspire and empower others for success (Gaiter, 2013). To accomplish these goals a leader will utilize a leadership style.
During the Civil War they really worked towards building more hospitals and it drove the nursing profession to grow and have a large demand for nurses, but they were more like volunteers, such as wives or mistresses who were following their soldier men. Being a war nursing at that time was seen as a job for the lower class and no “respectable” woman could be seen in a military hospital. During the Civil War Phoebe Levy Pember, a young widow, went north to the confederate capital of Richmond. She eventually ran the world’s largest hospital, where on an average day she would supervise the treatment of 15,000 patients who were cared for by nearly 300 slave women. The war then led to a greater respect for nurses which was noticed by Congress. They then passed a bill providing pensions to Civil War nurses, but more importantly this led to the profe...
At the young age of 38 she contracted the Crimean Fever and was bedridden for the remainder of her life. Nonetheless, she was still determined to improving health care and alleviating patients’ suffering. Later in life she published the Notes on Hospitals which focused on how to properly run a civilian hospital; she even aided the U.S. during its Civil War consulting with the North on how to best manage field hospitals. It was only a matter of time before her actions got her the recognition she deserved. Following her 90th birthday in May of 1910 she received a congratulatory message from King George as well as given the Merit of Honor by King Edward; the first women ever to be granted the Merit of